The hero might take home the glory, but more often than not it’s their trusty sidekick who saves the day (and steals the show!).

Frodo would have succumbed to the powers of evil if it wasn’t for his loyal companion Sam, and Shrek would still be living alone in his swamp if he’d never met Donkey.

We’ve examined some of the greatest partnerships from films, games, and literature. From the crime-fighting Dynamic Duo to everyone’s favourite plumber brothers, here are the best fictional sidekicks: